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ID H0148
ID H0148Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of impeding critical infrastructure, to provide penalties, to provide that aggregate damage may be a violation, to provide exceptions, and to authorize the attorney general to prosecute certain persons.
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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
IMPEDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE -- Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of impeding critical infrastructure, to provide penalties, to provide that aggregate damage may be a violation, to provide exceptions, and to authorize the attorney general to prosecute certain persons.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho's law to provide for the crime of "impeding critical infrastructure." It defines critical infrastructure facilities, and makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully impede the operations of such facilities or their construction sites, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the amount of damage or economic loss caused. The bill also allows the state attorney general to prosecute such crimes if the local prosecutor refuses to do so, and includes exceptions for lawful conduct such as public demonstrations. The bill is to take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee (13:30:00 2/23/2023 Room EW42) (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0148/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0148.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0148SOP.pdf |
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